The post-WWII GI Bill was one of the most effective economic development investments made by the federal government in the 20th century. In the Post 9/11 era, thousands of Hoosiers are returning to Indiana from military service with the promise of using their generous GI bill benefits from the VA to complete certificate and degree programs. [...]
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Returning veterans will boost the talent of the Hoosier workforce
Posted on November 13th, 2012 | By Kirk White
IU Business Outlook forecast: 2013 will be generally similar to 2012, marked by slow growth
Posted on November 2nd, 2012 | By Bill Stephan
For the second consecutive year, the United States economy managed to underachieve relative to economists’ unambitious expectations. Indiana University Kelley School of Business economists presented their annual forecast on November 1, and unfortunately expect more of the same in 2013. And like a year ago, a considerable list of things could adversely upset their expectations, [...]
IU alumnus Duane Embree celebrates 35 years of service supporting our national defense
Posted on September 26th, 2012 | By Kirk White
Congratulations to Mr. Duane Embree, (IU MPA ’91) Technical Director, NSWC Crane Division, as he celebrates 35 years of service supporting our national defense. Duane will retire next week and I had the pleasure of attending his celebration lunch yesterday where he was presented with a Department of Defense distinguished civilian service medal. Under Duane’s [...]
IU Kelley School’s Leading Index for Indiana ‘ambivalent’ in September but edged up slightly
Posted on September 25th, 2012 | By Tony Armstrong
The Leading Index for Indiana (LII), defying the generally poor economic news, edged up slightly in September, moving from 99.5 in August to 99.7 this month. The LII, developed by the Indiana Business Research Center, is designed to reflect the unique structure of the Indiana economy. It is a predictive tool that signals changes in the direction of [...]
IU’s new study revealing that Indiana military installations boost state and local economy
Posted on September 20th, 2012 | By Kirk White
In addition to providing top notch academic instruction to soldiers and airmen, Indiana University supports the Indiana National Guard through research and service. The goal is to assure Camp Atterbury and the Muscatatuck Center continue to be vital to our national security while supporting the Indiana economy. Go Hoosiers and Guardsmen! Read the full article about IU’s [...]
